2 years ago

Opponents to the Alien and Sedition Acts felt the acts violated individual and state rights. Which statement best characterizes the rights that Jefferson and others felt were being violated?
A) freedom of religion and freedom of movement for American citizens
B) freedom of speech and the states' rights to run their own courts of law
C) a fair trial by jury for every citizen and the states' rights to allow aliens (immigrants)
D) freedom of the press and the states' rights to reserve powers not granted in the Constitution